If you want to pay attention to your figure or your cholesterol level, it is essential to be vigilant with your cheese consumption. Indeed, some cheeses are very high in fat and have a low sodium content. As a result, their caloric intake is substantial. As Dr Laure Geisler explains in a video published on her Instagram account @lecœurnet.info, it is however essential, “to get rid of any guilt linked to the consumption of fatty cheese”. Indeed, according to her, “Cheese in moderate amounts can provide several health benefits. It is a source of protein, calcium, B vitamins and essential minerals such as phosphorus and zinc. In addition, she adds that the nutrients it contains are important for the health of bones, muscles, teeth and the immune system. So, to help you see more clearly about the types of cheese to choose when you want to lose weight, Dr. Laure Geisler has drawn up a list of the five most caloric cheeses.
What are the most caloric cheeses?
Is cheese a little indulgence that you can’t do without, even during a period of weight loss? So that you avoid consuming cheeses containing a lot of calories, the expert has created a list of the five most caloric cheeses. Here they are :
Mascarpone
The key ingredient of tiramisu, mascarpone is an Italian cheese originating from Lombardy. Made from cow’s milk cream, mascarpone has the appearance of a soft and consistent cream. It is a high-calorie cheese, since it contains around 400 calories per 100g.
Roquefort
Roquefort is a cheese made from raw sheep’s milk, with blue veins and a natural rind. It contains 384 calories per 100 g according to the Ciqual food nutritional composition table.
Gouda
Gouda has a creamy and salty taste. It is one of the best-known cheeses in Holland. Its energy value is approximately 376 calories per 100 g.
La Bresse blue
Bresse bleu is a pasteurized cow’s milk cheese produced in Bresse since its creation in 1952. It is part of the category of blue-veined or blue cheeses. It contains approximately 344 calories per 100g.
Cheddar
Cheddar is a pale yellow cheese originating from the English village of Cheddar in Somerset. It is particularly used in burgers or macaroni gratin. According to Ciqual, it contains 401 calories per 100 grams.
Thus, according to the expert, “the key element is to eat mindfully, savoring each bite of cheese and listening to your body’s signals.” She also advises to indulge because it is an integral part of a balanced diet, as long as it remains within the framework of overall dietary diversity.
Additional source:
Ciqual – Table of nutritional composition of foods